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CyberAgent says the lawsuit lodged by Konami against Cygames’ Umamusume: Pretty Derby has resulted in an extraordinary loss of 727 million.
2025-11-17 14:19
Following “complications,” XSEED has announced that the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack will not be coming to the Switch in the US and EU after all.
2025-11-17 13:26
A look at four Japanese indie horror games that have playable animal characters or prominently feature animals.
2025-11-15 22:00
Konami just added a new “Casual” difficulty mode to Silent Hill f, and fans theorize that Hinako voice actress’ viral livestreams might be what inspired the decision.
2025-11-15 01:00
Kyouran Makaism developers recently shared some more info on the game, including the overall difficulty level and crazy damage scaling.
2025-11-15 00:01
Former SIE and PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida says the way to succeeding in the global market is doing your own thing.
2025-11-14 23:00
During its recent State of Play Japan broadcast, Sony announced a region-locked, Japanese language-only PS5 Digital Edition. Releasing on November 21, the new SKU will retail at a very affordable price of 55,000 yen (about $350 USD), which is almost 20,000 yen cheaper than the…
2025-11-14 22:00
A bootleg iOS game called Silent Fear: Last Stop lifts screenshots from directly from Silent Hill f to advertise itself.
2025-11-14 15:02
Chaos Zero Nightmare announces withdrawal from Korea’s biggest anime/gaming event amidst multiple simultaneous controversies.
2025-11-14 14:18
Arknights: Endfield developer reveal details on how they tackled the (rather demanding) graphics of their first 3D title in the series.
2025-11-14 00:01
Twinkle Star Knights’s iOS version now feels like a prolonged segment of “Who’s That Pokémon?”
2025-11-13 22:00
Following its decision to became an “AI first” game company, Krafton is soliciting voluntary resignations from its employees.
2025-11-13 17:14
Mako Komao and Akihito Kumagawa, who have worked on mainline BlazBlue titles and novels announced their involvement in BlazBlue Entropy Effect X.
2025-11-13 15:23
Brave x Blackjack has been barred from releasing on the Switch in North America and Europe, according to publisher Rideon.
2025-11-13 15:13
The brand-new model of Valve’s Steam Machine will be available for purchase in early 2026; more details coming soon.
2025-11-13 03:00
Valve has announced a brand new model of its Steam Controller, equipped with trackpads much like the Steam Deck.
2025-11-13 03:00
CyberAgent says the lawsuit lodged by Konami against Cygames’ Umamusume: Pretty Derby has resulted in an extraordinary loss of 727 million.
2025-11-17 14:19
Following “complications,” XSEED has announced that the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack will not be coming to the Switch in the US and EU after all.
2025-11-17 13:26
A look at four Japanese indie horror games that have playable animal characters or prominently feature animals.
2025-11-15 22:00
Konami just added a new “Casual” difficulty mode to Silent Hill f, and fans theorize that Hinako voice actress’ viral livestreams might be what inspired the decision.
2025-11-15 01:00
Kyouran Makaism developers recently shared some more info on the game, including the overall difficulty level and crazy damage scaling.
2025-11-15 00:01
Former SIE and PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida says the way to succeeding in the global market is doing your own thing.
2025-11-14 23:00
During its recent State of Play Japan broadcast, Sony announced a region-locked, Japanese language-only PS5 Digital Edition. Releasing on November 21, the new SKU will retail at a very affordable price of 55,000 yen (about $350 USD), which is almost 20,000 yen cheaper than the…
2025-11-14 22:00
A bootleg iOS game called Silent Fear: Last Stop lifts screenshots from directly from Silent Hill f to advertise itself.
2025-11-14 15:02
Arknights: Endfield developer reveal details on how they tackled the (rather demanding) graphics of their first 3D title in the series.
2025-11-14 00:01
Twinkle Star Knights’s iOS version now feels like a prolonged segment of “Who’s That Pokémon?”
2025-11-13 22:00
Mako Komao and Akihito Kumagawa, who have worked on mainline BlazBlue titles and novels announced their involvement in BlazBlue Entropy Effect X.
2025-11-13 15:23
Brave x Blackjack has been barred from releasing on the Switch in North America and Europe, according to publisher Rideon.
2025-11-13 15:13
Japanese adult manga site Fanza Doujin implements stricter measures in order to limit the number of AI works distributed on the platform.
2025-11-13 01:00
In a recent livestream, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino revealed the specifics of the “curse-like” Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road’s anti-cheat measures.
2025-11-12 23:00
The small indie game Twilight Moonflower is on its way to having an end roll multiple times longer than a Hollywood blockbuster or triple-A game.
2025-11-12 22:00
Following base salary increases in 2023, Sega has announced an additional raise to existing staff’s salaries as well as new hires.
2025-11-12 14:20
Japanese adult manga site Fanza Doujin implements stricter measures in order to limit the number of AI works distributed on the platform.
2025-11-13 01:00
In a recent interview, Mobile Suit Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino shared his feelings and concerns for the ever-evolving mecha series.
2025-11-12 00:01
It was recently announced that Pommu would indefinitely suspend services due to numerous malfunctions and higher-than-expected traffic.
2025-11-11 13:59
According to a new study, 2025 has seen anime studios shut down or go bankrupt at an even higher pace than previous years.
2025-11-05 22:00
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry proposes new policy guidelines for the Japanese content and anime industries.
2025-11-05 02:00
Yokohama City University’s psychologists are trying out a new counseling service which blends therapy with anime content.
2025-10-31 19:03
A deep dive into anime history, and the unusual connections between The End of Evangelion and Crayon Shin-chan.
2025-10-31 02:00
Neon Genesis Evangelion and Shin Godzilla composer Shiro Sagisu recently gave insights into how much money he’s making from his music.
2025-10-30 02:00
Japanese art platform Pixiv expands list of countries affected by “Restrictions for Healthy Expression in Specific Countries and Regions.”
2025-10-28 13:13
An interview laying bare the psychological state of a woman accused of harassing and threatening Nijisanji’s VTuber has drawn attention from Japanese users.
2025-10-23 22:00
A recent survey by Happinet suggests Japan’s “kidult” population has reached 5.35 million people and a market worth more than $500 million USD.
2025-10-22 02:00
Japanese animator talks about how asking skilled domestic animators to “fix” cheaply outsourced work has driven away directors.
2025-10-21 23:00
The Please Tell Me! Galko-chan manga is resuming publication on Kadokawa’s webcomic platform four year after author Kenya Suzuki’s arrest.
2025-10-17 21:00
Sakanaction’s frontman Ichiro Yamaguchi talks about how difficult it is for musicians score deals for anime openings.
2025-10-15 04:00
Bandai Namco’s Gundam website confirms that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is officially a part of the Universal Century timeline.
2025-10-15 02:00
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced several physical editions (Blu-ray, DVD, diskless packed) of the Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime for 2026.
2025-10-11 04:00
Detailed guide on beating the Shuromuku boss in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of all attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-10-03 15:56
Guide on how to beat the Father and Mother boss duo in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-30 16:57
Step by step guide on obtaining the the Omamori [Whale] charm on your first playthrough in Silent Hill f.
2025-09-29 17:27
Tips on beating the Rinko-like entity in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-26 17:01
Tips on beating the Birthing Monster that appears in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 15:05
Tips on defeating the Sakuko monster at the end of Silent Hill 2’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attacks and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 12:39
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Tips on how to locate and obtain the secret Omamori [Cat] charm hidden in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine.
2025-09-24 16:03
Tips and general info about Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest free challenge quest “The Daunting Downpour.”
2025-07-31 17:14
Rules, rewards and tips on tackling Monster Hunter Wild’s new “Fleeting Bubbles” challenge quest.
2025-07-09 16:38
Monster Hunter Wilds “An Inferno Laid Bare” event quest tasks you with hunting a Nu Udra in the Oilwell Basin. Here are some tips for beating it.
2025-07-09 13:10
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
Our tips on how to use Ultron against Psylocke, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and other dive heroes in Marvel Rivals.
2025-06-09 18:09
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new event quest rewards you with Palico headgear, but you have to defeat three monsters at once to get it.
2025-06-04 13:02
Here’s how to get your hands on Monster Hunter Wild’s new Akuma α and Blanka-Chan α armor sets, step-by-step.
2025-05-30 18:25
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Recent data shows that completing The Hundred Line can take from 145 to 220 hours – however, it all depends on the choices you make.
2025-05-20 18:58
Non-gaming news
Japanese adult manga platform tightens restrictions on AI-generated content to prevent oversaturation. Only three uploads per month allowed
Japanese adult manga site Fanza Doujin implements stricter measures in order to limit the number of AI works distributed on the platform.
Indie games
Rune Factory 4 director is making a new fantasy farming sim RPG in which you can keep living forever. Farnia Village Kickstarter campaign live now
Developers behind Rune Factory 3 and 4 launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming fantasy farming sim Farnia Village.
nintendo
Nintendo launches website that lets you check compatibility of Switch games on the Switch 2
Nintendo’s new website allows you to check whether your favorite Switch games are compatible with the Switch 2.
